Top world news today

Here are the top world news stories for today:

Politics

  1. US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to roll back some tariffs as part of a phase one trade deal, according to sources. The deal is expected to be signed in the coming weeks.
  2. UK Election: The UK is heading to the polls for a general election, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party expected to win a majority.
  3. Iran-US Tensions: The US has accused Iran of attacking a Saudi oil tanker, while Iran has denied the allegations. The tensions between the two countries remain high.

Business

  1. Global Economy: The global economy is expected to slow down in 2020, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF has cut its growth forecast to 3.3% from 3.4%.
  2. WeWork IPO: WeWork's initial public offering (IPO) has been delayed indefinitely, amid concerns over the company's financial health and corporate governance.
  3. Amazon HQ2: Amazon has announced that it will split its second headquarters between two locations: Arlington, Virginia, and Long Island City, New York.

Health

  1. Coronavirus Outbreak: The number of cases of the new coronavirus has surpassed 80,000, with over 2,700 deaths reported. The outbreak has spread to over 20 countries.
  2. Measles Outbreak: The US is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in over 20 years, with over 1,200 cases reported.
  3. Ebola Outbreak: The Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak, with over 3,400 cases reported.

Environment

  1. Climate Change: The UN has warned that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with just over a decade left to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
  2. Wildfires: Australia is battling its worst wildfires in decades, with over 10 million hectares of land burned and thousands of homes destroyed.
  3. Plastic Pollution: The UK has announced plans to ban single-use plastics, including straws, stirrers, and cotton buds, in a bid to reduce plastic pollution.

Sports

  1. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Dominic Thiem in the final.
  2. Football: The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  3. Cricket: The Indian cricket team has won the Test series against New Zealand, with a 2-0 victory.

These are just some of the top world news stories for today. Stay informed and stay safe!